Library and Information Association of South Africa

LIBRARY AND INFORMATION ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA

NPO 009-577

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LIASA Branch Annual Report 2015:
President’s Award for the Best Branch

SECTION A: Branch Governance

Branch Name:"Click here and type Branch name in full"

Branch Executive Committee Members and Portfolios (2014-2016)

Portfolio / Name & Surname / LIASA Membership Number
Chair
Chair-elect
Secretary
Treasurer
Public Relations Officer (PRO)
Additional Member
Additional Member

Branch Interest Group Conveners (2014-2016)

Interest Group / Name & Surname / LIASA Membership Number
HELIG
ICTLIG
IGBIS
ILLIG
LiSLIG
MAIG
PACLIG
RETIG
SLYSIG
SSIG

MEETINGS (October 2014 – June 2015)

ITEM: Branch General Meeting/s

Date / Topics & Speakers / Number of Attendees

ITEM: Branch EXCO Meeting/s

Date / Topics & Speakers / Number of Attendees

ITEM: Branch Strategic Planning Session/s

Date / Topics & Speakers / Number of Attendees

ITEM: Branch Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Date / Topics & Speakers / Number of Attendees

ITEM: Branch South African Library Week Event (March 2015)

Date / Topics & Speakers / Number of Attendees

ITEM: Branch May Seminar (May 2015)

Date / Topics & Speakers / Number of Attendees

ITEM: Branch Librarians’ Day Activities/Events (July 2015)

Date / Topics & Speakers / Number of Attendees

ITEM: Branch Open Access Week Event (October 2014)

Date / Topics & Speakers / Number of Attendees
Number of Branch Reports available on LIASA Web
Governance Documentation on Google Docs/Drive / Yes/No

SECTION B: Branch Finances (October 2014 – June 2015)

Bank Account Name
Bank Name
Bank Branch/Number
Account Number
Signatories
Accountant & Firm Name

Please attach the Branch Financial Statement as on 31 December 2014, drawn up by an accredited accountant.

SECTION C: Membership (October 2014 – June 2015)

Total Members on 15 September 2014
Total New Members from 16 September 2014 – 30 June 2015
Total Members on 30 June 2015

SECTION D: Interest Groups (October 2014 – June 2015)

Interest Group / Active (Y/N) / Number of Meetings / Number of Workshops / Number of Newsletters available on LIASA Web
HELIG
ICTLIG
IGBIS
ILLIG
LiSLIG
MAIG
PACLIG
RETIG
SLYSIG
SSIG

SECTION E: Marketing (October 2014 – June 2015)

Activity / Branch & Interest Groups Combined
(indicate no.)
Newsletters available on LIASA Web
Mailing List Announcements
Press Releases available on LIASA Web
Articles in LIASA-in-Touch
Fundraising Events
Website Updates
Radio Interviews
Other

Marketing using Social Media

Y/N / Address (URL) / Likes/Followers/
Members / No. of Posts
Gmail Account
Google Groups Mailing List
Facebook
Twitter
Blog/Wiki
Flickr (photos)
SlideShare (presentations)
Other

SECTION F: Personalia(Awards, Papers, Presentations, Studies, Committees, etc.)

Name & Surname / LIASA Membership Number / Description / Web Address (URL)

SECTION G: Branch Chair’s Report of Main Highlights of the Past Year (Please attach a copy of the report presented at the Branch AGM)

"Click here and type summary of highlights"

SECTION H: Main Challenges facing the Branch

"Click here and list challenges"

SECTION I: Focus for 2015-2016

"Click here and type what your main focus will be"

(Describe one suggestion, aligned with the LIASA Strategic Directions, which according to the Branch must be a priority or focus for 2016.)

Signed by Branch Chair: ......

Signed on Date: ......

Please attach the following:

1. Branch Financial Statement on 31 December 2014
2. Branch AGM Report for October 2014 – June 2015
3. Other e.g. Newsletters, Business Plans, Strategic Action Plan, Minutes, etc.

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LIASA Branch Annual Report 2015: President’s Award for the Best Branch